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How can schools build stronger partnerships with parents and better support the wellbeing of multilingual learners? This thought-provoking webinar explores how language learning extends beyond the classroom - and why engaging families is key to pupil success. Featuring insights from leading international educators, the session shares practical strategies to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers, strengthen independent learning, and involve parents, whatever their language background. Real examples from global school settings Proven approaches for engaging EAL parents across cultures Tips for using technology to save time and maximise impact - including how one school saved over 400 hours a year by empowering learners to practise independently Designed for EAL leads, inclusion teams, and senior leaders Watch now and take away proven strategies to create a more inclusive school community. Meet the speakers Mable Newton, Head of ELL at GEMS Founders School, will share how their team supports pupil wellbeing alongside language development. Lewis Foster, Assistant Head at The International School at ParkCity Hanoi, will reflect on how parental engagement shapes EAL learner experiences. Lusine Nalbandyan-Andreke, FlashAcademy® Customer Success Executive, will bring practical insights from schools using independent learning strategies.

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This on-demand webinar explores the significant, yet often overlooked, connection between EAL (English as an Additional Language) and student wellbeing in an international context.

What will you learn? Compare common myths with actual data on school attainment levels of multilingual learners. Explore how embracing linguistic diversity enriches students’ educational experiences and wellbeing as well as contributes positively to their academic achievements. Effective strategies to support multilingual learners and promote an inclusive educational environment. Hear real-life examples of putting this into practice. Our speakers Professor Roberto Filippi Professor at the UCL Institute of Education in London Roberto's research primarily explores multilanguage acquisition and its impacts on cognitive control, memory and metacognitive processes, using behavioural and neuroimaging methods. He is particularly focused on the developmental and educational implications of multilingual environments for both typically developing children and those with neurodivergent profiles. He investigates how multilingualism across the lifespan can confer cognitive and metacognitive benefits, aiming to uncover potential advantages for lifelong learners. Additionally, he has multiple publications in high-impact journals, has edited online collections on multilingualism and established valuable international collaborations in the field. Soofia Amin Assistant Head Teacher at Kensington Primary School and Specialist Lead in Education for Multilingualism Soofia empowers educators with strategies that foster a whole-school approach to multilingualism, ensuring that every learner’s linguistic background is recognized as a valued asset. She has worked with the Department for Education in Priority Areas, supporting schools to enhance provision for multilingual learners. She collaborates with academics and researchers to develop evidence-based best practices, ensuring multilingualism is embedded effectively within her practice. Her work bridges policy, practice, and research to create sustainable and impactful change in schools nationwide Lusine Nalbandyan-Andreke Customer Success Executive - International at FlashAcademy® Lusine brings a unique blend of legal expertise and a lifelong passion for languages. Fluent in English, Armenian, Russian and French (and currently learning Lithuanian), she deeply understands the challenges faced by both learners and educators in multilingual environments. She is committed to supporting schools and students in overcoming EAL (English as an Additional Language) barriers. She believes that multilingualism empowers learners by broadening their opportunities and boosting their confidence.

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